Basis of Human Movement

Why is the hip a stable joint?

-Bony architecture -Strong ligaments -Large supportive muscles

More than _____ bursae are located around the knee, some of which are connected to the synovial cavity.

10

Normally, the Q-angle will be ______ or less in males, and ______ or less in females.

15,20

The most promising training components seem to be teaching fundamental exercise techniques and _____. a. Improving balance and stability focusing on the ankle and hip joint b. Increasing muscular strength with particular emphasis on the muscle of the posterior chain c. Landing principles with the appropriate feedback d. All of these are included e. Heightening neural drive and neuromuscular control through plyometric-type exercises

All of these are included

Phase 2 focuses on:

Eccentric strength, stability, and alignment

I.T. band inserts where?

Gerdy's tubercle

Located on the anterolateral aspect of the lateral tibial epicondyle is the insertion point for the iliotibial tract of the tensor fasciae latae commonly known as the ______.

Gerdy's tubercle

Ball and socket joint

Head if the femur connects with the acetabulum of pelvic girdle

The special test used to detect ACL laxity (an endpoint) where the knee is kept at 15-20 degrees of the knee flexion is known as ________.

Lockman's test

The ligament the supports the knee during valgus stress is called the __________.

MCL

The tibial collateral ligament is also called the _____.

MCL

When implementing any type of jump-landing training, it is imperative that the strength and conditioning professional emphasizes: a. Grip strengthening techniques b. Proper timing c. Upper extremity strength program d. Good sense of humor e. Proper technique

Proper technique

A line from the ASIS to the center of the tibial tuberosity is known as the _______.

Q angle

Pelvic Girdle

Right and left pelvic bone joined together posteriorly by sacrum

Phase 4 focuses on:

Sport-specific jump landing

Phase 3 focuses on:

Stretch-shorten cycle, propulsive power, and landing phase

In looking at the Jump Landing Program, Phase 1 of the Program begins with: a. Stretch-shorten cycle propulsive power and landing ability b. Sport specific jump-landing ability c. Technique and general strength d. Eccentric strength, stability, and alignment

Technique and general strength

Phase 1 of the program begins with: a. Stretch-shorten cycle propulsive power and landing ability b. Technique and general strength c. Eccentric strength, stability, and alignment d. Sport specific jump-landing ability

Technique and general strength

The anatomical landmark where the patellar tendon (ligament) inserts on the tibia is known as the _________________.

Tibial tuberosity

It can be said that females have more ACL tears than do males in similar sports such as basketball and soccer. (More pull of the patella)

True

It is common to only see the medial meniscus injured and not necessarily the lateral one.

True

The hamstring muscle located on the lateral side is the________.

biceps femorus

A condition where the underneath of the patella becomes frayed and worn out is known as _______________.

chondromalacia

What does the iliopsoas do?

flexes of hip, anterior pelvic rotation, external rotation of the hip

What is the most stable joint in the body?

hip joint

The hamstring muscles located on the medial side are the __________.

semitendinosus and the semimembranosus

When conducting a tuck jump assessment (as we discussed in class), you are actually looking at how much ________ stress can be detected as the patient lands.

valgus

The muscle responsible for the last 15-20 degrees of full knee extension is the ________.

vastus medialis (internus) muscle (VMO)

What are the functions of the hip?

weight-bearing and locomotion

Hamstring muscles

1. Semitendinosus (medial) 2. Semimembranosus (medial) 3. Biceps femoris muscle (lateral)

In the knee, the ______ condyle is slightly larger than the _____ condyle.

Medial, lateral condyle

The _______ is used as a pulley by creating an improved angle of pull on the knee.

Patella

The inability for female athletes to correctly attenuate high jump landing impact forces through muscle contraction has been linked to: a. Incorrect landing techniques b. Lack of balance c. Insufficient strength d. Poor ankle stability e. All of these are included

All of these are included

The two structures attached to the tibial plateau and deepen the plateau and enhance stability are the _________.

Menisci (lateral and medial)